Saudi state TV reported the Saudi Public Investment Fund's net profit rose to 65.1 billion riyals in 2025 from 25.8 billion riyals in 2024.

Japan's government monthly economic report on Tuesday retained a "mild recovery" assessment, saying expansion still has room to continue. The May activity index, due July 7, is expected to show 72 consecutive months of growth; if June and July readings also indicate expansion, the current cycle would exceed the prior 73-month record. Consumption and trade have underpinned a strong start to the year, with demand for AI-related products a key support for exports. Household spending remains uncertain as inflation erodes purchasing power. Dai-ichi Life Research Institute chief economist Toshihiro Nagahama, an independent member of a government economic and fiscal advisory council, said generative-AI investment and resilient production activity make a near-term recession unlikely.

The Israel Defense Forces said a reservist was critically wounded in an explosion in southern Lebanon and has been hospitalized, i24News reported.